3 reasons why Aleister Black will return to WWE as a SmackDown star

Modified Mar 07, 2025 16:47 GMT

Aleister Black is was signed to WWE from 2016 to 2021 [Image Credits: WWE.com] — Aleister Black was signed to WWE from 2016 to 2021 [Image Credits: WWE.com]

Aleister Black is one of the recent AEW releases that is rumored to return to WWE. Some signs indicate that SmackDown could be the brand he'll join when the time comes.

In 2021, Aleister Black was released by WWE after five years in the company. In July of that same year, he signed with AEW where he was renamed Malakai Black and was mainly involved with the House of Black faction. However, after four years, it was revealed that he was no longer part of the All Elite roster last month. This led to speculation that he might be returning to the Stamford-based promotion soon especially with Ricky Saints and Penta already making their debuts.

For this list, we will look at three reasons why Aleister Black will return to WWE as a SmackDown star.

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#3. Aleister Black's real-life partner is part of WWE SmackDown

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In 2018, Black married Zelina Vega, who remained in the Stamford-based promotion while he performed in AEW. Still, there have been instances where the couple would be seen together in WWE like at the Hall of Fame ceremony.

The company tends to keep couples on the same brand. For example, Candice LeRae and Johnny Gargano, as well as Bianca Belair and Montez Ford are all on the blue brand. With this in mind, since Zelina was transferred just recently, it would only make sense for her husband to join her.

#2. Aleister Black will fit in nicely with The Wyatt Sicks

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Aleister Black's character is mainly tied to dark and evil elements, much like his former faction in AEW, House of Black. Interestingly, one group that possesses a similar characteristic is The Wyatt Sicks.

The Uncle Howdy-led stable recently transferred to SmackDown. Although they haven't made their presence known yet, their social media activity suggests that fans might see them again on television. Once the group is back to being active again, Black can be a good fit.

#1. SmackDown is the only brand with no new signings

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As mentioned above, Aleister is just one of the many names that departed AEW recently. Penta joined RAW, and has become a star very quickly. In NXT, Ricky Saints debuted to a loud reaction. With this in mind, SmackDown is the only brand with no new names.

Although there have been a few transfers from RAW to the Friday show, they still lack some actual new and returning names. Aleister joining the blue brand will surely get the fans talking.

About the author

Hazel is a WWE features writer for Sportskeeda Wrestling. Currently a BS Psychology student in her third year, she ensures that multiple accurate and reliable sources back every piece of information in her articles. She phrases even mundane information in her own words, especially when using single sources like books or social media posts, to add a hint of personal touch.

Hazel has had a penchant for writing since high school. Apart from pursuing Humanities and Social Sciences for her senior year, she attended classes about creative and nonfiction writing. In 2019, Hazel started working as a ghostwriter, and three years later, she began working for Sportskeeda. In 2023, she became a published author under 8letters Books Publishing House. Even today, when she is not studying as a pre-med student or writing for Sportskeeda, she enjoys reading and writing novels.

Her favorite wrestlers are Edge and Randy Orton. She recalls watching John Cena vs Big Show vs Edge in WrestleMania 25 in her first wrestling match. Hazel enjoyed the entrances, and what got her hooked was how cool and ruthless Edge was and how John Cena never backed down from his challenges.

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Edited by Arsh Das